Utility rates in Truth or Consequences vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Truth or Consequences
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
How Truth or Consequences heats its homes
55% natural gas · 34% electricity · 12% other fuels
Electric rates in Truth or Consequences
Residential rates range from 9.6¢ to 19.1¢ per kWh.
Truth or Consequences is served by El Paso Electric Co, a investor owned utility.
This is 13% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 1 provider
Natural Gas 1 provider
Water 6 providers
Sewer 2 providers
Internet 5 providers
ZIP codes in Truth or Consequences, NM
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.